TPRM Operations Analyst

Role Summary / Purpose

The TPRM Operations Analyst supports execution of the third-party risk management (TPRM) lifecycle by overseeing qualification assessments, managing workflows on the risk platform, and ensuring onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding activities are completed accurately and on time.

Reporting to the Global Third Party Risk Management Lead, the analyst provides day-to-day operational execution and user support: tracking request escalations, coordinating with risk stakeholders, and keeping the TPRM process running smoothly on the platform. The analyst also supports small-to-medium project delivery, user training, and process improvements that mature the program.

Key Responsibilities

TPRM Operations & Stakeholder Support

• Support execution of the TPRM lifecycle (intake → assessment → monitoring → offboarding).
• Oversee operations for qualification assessments and due-diligence activities across risk domains.
• Track progress of requests and ensure completion within defined SLAs.
• Act as a point of escalation and user support for day-to-day TPRM inquiries, assisting Category Managers, Relationship Owners, and business users with intake requests, status updates, and process guidance.
• Help unblock requests by identifying missing information, delays, or dependencies and coordinating next steps.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain and update TPRM tracking logs, dashboards, and reports.
• Track key operational metrics (e.g., volume, cycle time, assessment status).
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and audit-ready documentation within TPRM systems.
• Validate completeness of required documentation, approvals, and risk assessments in alignment with TPRM policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support audit requests by gathering documentation and maintaining records.

Analysis, Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze operational trends and metrics (e.g., volume, cycle time, assessment outcomes) to surface patterns, bottlenecks, and emerging third-party risks.
• Root-cause recurring operational issues and proactively propose workflow and process improvements.
• Support and deliver small-to-medium TPRM enhancements including process updates, workflow improvements, reporting enhancements, and tool configuration in partnership with Process and Technology teams.
• Track project milestones, actions, and deliverables while coordinating across stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Escalate delays, risks, or issues to the Global Third Party Risk Management Lead and senior team members as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Risk/Compliance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4–7 years of experience in Procurement Operations, Vendor Management, Risk/Compliance, Program Support, or a similar function.
• Experience working in process-driven or workflow-based environments.
• Demonstrated analytical ability — comfortable working with data to identify trends, root-cause issues, and recommend improvements.
• Strong data discipline and comfort working with systems, trackers, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to SAP Ariba, ServiceNow, or TPRM/Risk Management platforms such as OneTrust, Exiger, Interos, etc.
• Data-analysis skills for operational reporting and trend analysis.
• Familiarity with third-party and supplier risk concepts and due diligence.
• Foundational risk or compliance training.
• Experience supporting audits or control documentation.

Key Skills / Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills; manages multiple workflows and priorities simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset: analyzes trends, root-causes issues, and proposes improvements.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Execution-focused and service-oriented; responsive and helpful to stakeholders.
• Proactive: follows up, removes blockers, and ensures high-quality data and documentation.
• Growth-oriented: eager to build risk and program-management depth.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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### Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

Day (India)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Enhanced)

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.